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The War that never ends
TRUMP IS BACK: US Strikes Iran After IRGC Attack on Shipping
TRUMP IS BACK: US Strikes Iran After IRGC Attack on Shippingwww.dailywire.com
3000 years later - back to Square One, Numero unoIs the regime in Iran soon to be toast?
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3000 years later - back to Square One, Numero uno
I don't understand, maybe somebody can offer a simple explanation.
Looking at a map it looks to me that the strait can be transited without ever enter Iran territorial waters. If Iran meddles in Oman's waters, isn't than an act of war that should be condemned and retaliated against by the UN and majority of the world's governments?
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100% correct ..
also, maritime laws give the right of peaceful passage of ships through straights
so yes Iran is committing acts of war on non-warring nations when it hits the shipping of non-USA and non-Israeli ships
Iran knows what it is doing, USA got itself into a hornet's nest
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Recap of past 48 hours
Meanwhile it’s being reported that Trump has taken the ceasefire opportunity to replenish munitions and plans continuing the war after Israel got mad at him for stopping the killing.
- Just a few minutes after Markets close Friday, Trump acts all tough and says he’s gonna blow em up
- Iran shoots missles at 2 ships and causes serious damage
- Israel continues to mass kill civilians in Lebanon and Gaza
- US bombs the shit out of Iranian stuff
- Iran cancels ceasefire meetings and says they may have to pursue a nuke to defend themselves from US and the Israeli death cult
- CIA led coup in Baghdad to stop opposition of having Kurds invade Iran
- Today, An hour before futures markets open, Trump tweets (via Axios, his paid shill news org) they all love each other again and will sing kumbaya together
Meanwhile it’s being reported that Trump has taken the ceasefire opportunity to replenish munitions and plans continuing the war after Israel got mad at him for stopping the killing.
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They're exploiting free trade and capitalism in mysterious ways
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As expected.
Trump simply lies to protect his insider stock trades
Trump simply lies to protect his insider stock trades
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Everyone beginning to think the same thing… it takes two to Tango
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It's "Is She Real?" Not IsraelAnd Israel?
I’ll stick with Joe Kent and Tucker thanks
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Iran Is the Anvil. American Politics Is the Hammer
Ryan McBeth
In this video, I break down why Hormuz is not just a military problem. It is a political problem. Iran is the anvil. American politics is the hammer. And any president who starts a war without Congress, without public buy-in, and without a clear end state can end up trapped between both.
We’ll talk about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, congressional war powers, gas prices, Trump, American democratic legitimacy, and why starting a war is easy—but sustaining one is politics.
This is not about rooting for a party. It is about Team America.
In this video, Ryan McBeth analyzes the intersection of military strategy, international relations, and domestic politics, using the Strait of Hormuz and Iran as a case study. The central thesis is that while starting a war is relatively easy, sustaining one is an inherently political challenge that requires democratic legitimacy.
Key Takeaways:
The Anvil and the Hammer: McBeth frames Iran as the "anvil"—a constant source of geopolitical pressure at the Strait of Hormuz—and American politics as the "hammer." He argues that any president who engages in military conflict without Congressional approval or public buy-in risks being crushed between these two forces (0:00-0:20).
Gangster Statecraft: The video critiques modern foreign policy, describing it as "gangster statecraft" where nations act like criminal organizations to secure rent or influence without adhering to a rules-based international order. McBeth notes that while authoritarian regimes (like Russia or Iran) can isolate themselves from domestic consequences, American leaders are accountable to voters, markets, and the press (1:38-4:20).
Strategic Importance of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil and gas transit. Iran leverages this vulnerability through fast boats and drones, not necessarily to defeat the US Navy, but to force shipping and insurance companies to seek Iran's permission for transit (5:04-6:00).
The Necessity of Democratic Consensus: The author emphasizes that Congressional military authorization is not just a legal ritual but "strategic armor." A democracy that builds consensus before initiating a conflict is far more resilient than one that does not, as the enemy will exploit any fractures in the nation's political resolve (6:59-8:13).
Conclusion:
McBeth concludes that while advanced military hardware like the B-2 bomber is impressive, the most important strategic asset of the United States is its democratic legitimacy. He advises future presidents to be honest about the costs and goals of any conflict before the first missile is fired (8:20-9:05).
Ryan McBeth
In this video, I break down why Hormuz is not just a military problem. It is a political problem. Iran is the anvil. American politics is the hammer. And any president who starts a war without Congress, without public buy-in, and without a clear end state can end up trapped between both.
We’ll talk about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, congressional war powers, gas prices, Trump, American democratic legitimacy, and why starting a war is easy—but sustaining one is politics.
This is not about rooting for a party. It is about Team America.
In this video, Ryan McBeth analyzes the intersection of military strategy, international relations, and domestic politics, using the Strait of Hormuz and Iran as a case study. The central thesis is that while starting a war is relatively easy, sustaining one is an inherently political challenge that requires democratic legitimacy.
Key Takeaways:
The Anvil and the Hammer: McBeth frames Iran as the "anvil"—a constant source of geopolitical pressure at the Strait of Hormuz—and American politics as the "hammer." He argues that any president who engages in military conflict without Congressional approval or public buy-in risks being crushed between these two forces (0:00-0:20).
Gangster Statecraft: The video critiques modern foreign policy, describing it as "gangster statecraft" where nations act like criminal organizations to secure rent or influence without adhering to a rules-based international order. McBeth notes that while authoritarian regimes (like Russia or Iran) can isolate themselves from domestic consequences, American leaders are accountable to voters, markets, and the press (1:38-4:20).
Strategic Importance of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil and gas transit. Iran leverages this vulnerability through fast boats and drones, not necessarily to defeat the US Navy, but to force shipping and insurance companies to seek Iran's permission for transit (5:04-6:00).
The Necessity of Democratic Consensus: The author emphasizes that Congressional military authorization is not just a legal ritual but "strategic armor." A democracy that builds consensus before initiating a conflict is far more resilient than one that does not, as the enemy will exploit any fractures in the nation's political resolve (6:59-8:13).
Conclusion:
McBeth concludes that while advanced military hardware like the B-2 bomber is impressive, the most important strategic asset of the United States is its democratic legitimacy. He advises future presidents to be honest about the costs and goals of any conflict before the first missile is fired (8:20-9:05).